after election expectations by varez matthews
While the 2012 election is long gone, the impact it will have on Germantown High students will continue.
A majority of students are under the voting age; however, the election of Barack Obama for a second term will have a direct impact on them.
Through a recent poll of 50 Germantown High students, some had specific concerns that will impact teenagers and young people all across America over the next four years. Below are a few of their responses in regard to what issues are important to teens:
“Raises in student loans”
This response was common according to the survey. Whether you are a current sophomore, junior, or senior at any high school with intentions of attending college, this issue should be something you should pay attention to during the next four years of the presidency. Decisions made over the next four years can dictate the affordability of a school or of even taking out student loans as the cost of acquiring a four-year degree constantly increases.
“American jobs being shipped overseas”
Another top worry that a lot of students seem to stress over, especially since not all students are college-bound, involves employment, whether directly after high school or after college. With a high unemployment rate, many teens stress over what jobs will be available to them.
“Health Care (or Obama-care)”
Not only is this topic a concern that the younger members of America have, but it also involves every American citizen who pays taxes (which will include most current high school students in the near future). With health care costs on the rise, students will have to weigh options of being able to stay on their parents’ plans if in school or acquiring their own health care if choosing to begin a job.
“Immigration”
The concern for most here is not about those illegal immigrants who want to come to America; it focuses on those already living in America. Based on the Dream Act, legislation passed in 2011, children illegally in this country will have the opportunity to gain citizenship. However, this legislation is expected to come up again next year.
While these four are just a few issues relating to teens, it is clear that teens, though unable to participate in the election, will be impacted by its results.
A majority of students are under the voting age; however, the election of Barack Obama for a second term will have a direct impact on them.
Through a recent poll of 50 Germantown High students, some had specific concerns that will impact teenagers and young people all across America over the next four years. Below are a few of their responses in regard to what issues are important to teens:
“Raises in student loans”
This response was common according to the survey. Whether you are a current sophomore, junior, or senior at any high school with intentions of attending college, this issue should be something you should pay attention to during the next four years of the presidency. Decisions made over the next four years can dictate the affordability of a school or of even taking out student loans as the cost of acquiring a four-year degree constantly increases.
“American jobs being shipped overseas”
Another top worry that a lot of students seem to stress over, especially since not all students are college-bound, involves employment, whether directly after high school or after college. With a high unemployment rate, many teens stress over what jobs will be available to them.
“Health Care (or Obama-care)”
Not only is this topic a concern that the younger members of America have, but it also involves every American citizen who pays taxes (which will include most current high school students in the near future). With health care costs on the rise, students will have to weigh options of being able to stay on their parents’ plans if in school or acquiring their own health care if choosing to begin a job.
“Immigration”
The concern for most here is not about those illegal immigrants who want to come to America; it focuses on those already living in America. Based on the Dream Act, legislation passed in 2011, children illegally in this country will have the opportunity to gain citizenship. However, this legislation is expected to come up again next year.
While these four are just a few issues relating to teens, it is clear that teens, though unable to participate in the election, will be impacted by its results.